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Dr. Katta Sunand

ANURAG UNIVERSITY, JNTUH

ORCID iD 0000-0002-5682-3781

About

Dr. K. Sunand
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, Anurag University, Hyderabad.
Dr. Sunand earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) in 2022, following an M.Pharmacy in Pharmacology (2014) from Anurag Group of Institutions and a B.Pharmacy (2012) from Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy. With 10 years of dedicated teaching experience, he has significantly contributed to undergraduate (B.Pharmacy), postgraduate (M.Pharmacy), and allied health sciences programs.

His primary research interests lie in neuropharmacology, the gut–brain axis and microbiota, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and cancer, with a strong focus on experimental and translational pharmacology. Dr. Sunand has authored several peer-reviewed publications, filed patents, and currently guiding four Ph.D. scholars.

He teaches a broad spectrum of subjects, including Pharmacology I–III, Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology, Principles of Drug Discovery, Advanced Pharmacology, Clinical Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pathophysiology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, and Pharmacy Practice, in addition to delivering Pharmacology courses for B.Sc. Nursing and B.Sc. Anesthesia programs.

Dr. Sunand was awarded a SEED Research Grant of ₹2 lakh (2023–2025) and has submitted a major research proposal to the SERB and DBT, Government of India.

He serves on the Board of Studies (BOS) and Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC), and is the Faculty Coordinator of the School of Pharmacy Club — SWASTHYA.

He is life member of the Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS) and the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), Dr. Sunand remains deeply committed to advancing pharmacological education and research.

Employment

  • ANURAG UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor

Education

  • JNTUH Ph. D.
    2016 - 2022

Projects & Funding

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Publications (16)